World Footwear

United States

Deckers announces board approval of six-for-one forward stock split

Jul 15, 2024 / United States
The owner of the Hoka and Ugg brands has announced that its Board of Directors has approved a six-for-one forward stock split to make its common shares stock more affordable and attractive

Nike rehires former executive to strengthen the wholesale business

Jul 11, 2024 / United States
Veteran executive Tom Peddie will return to Nike as vice president of marketplace partners. The appointment comes at a time of slowing sales and strained relationships with retail partners

Shoe Carnival issues 49th consecutive quarterly dividend

Jul 11, 2024 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend for the 49th consecutive quarter

American Exchange Group acquires footwear brand Island Surf Company

Jul 10, 2024 / United States
The US-based group has announced the acquisition of the nautically inspired footwear brand Island Surf Company, which will now become a division of White Mountain

OrthoLite expands European hub

Jul 10, 2024 / United States
The US-based insole manufacturer has announced the expansion its European facility, OrthoLite Europa (OEU), located in Almansa, Spain. The aim is to increase capacity and bring solutions closer to its European partners

Birkenstock share sale raises 756 million USD for L Catterton Group

Jul 10, 2024 / United States
LVMH-backed private equity firm and a group of Birkenstock employees have raised 756 million USD from the sale of a block of shares in the US-traded company. L Catterton will retain a 73% stake in the footwear brand

New SVP to lead Authentic’s strategy in Japan

Jul 8, 2024 / United States
The US-based management brand group ABG has appointed Jeff Daggett as Senior Vice President – Head of Japan to strengthen Authentic’s presence and drive growth in the Japanese market

Saks Fifth Avenue owner to acquire Neiman Marcus

Jul 5, 2024 / United States
HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Neiman Marcus Group, owner of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, in a deal valued at 2.65 billion USD

Foot Locker relaunches FLX Rewards programme

Jul 3, 2024 / United States
As part of its Lace Up Plan, the US-based sportswear retailer has launched an enhanced FLX Rewards programme to transform the shopping experience for customers. A revamped mobile app will also follow

Nike loses trademark case against Puma

Jul 3, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has suffered a setback in its bid to trademark the capitalised version of the word “footware” for tech-related products after a European Union court backed a complaint by Puma

Nike announces fourth quarter and full year results

Jul 1, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has announced modest results for the fourth quarter and the full year, as it seeks to position itself for profitable growth in the long term

Authentic Brands Group appoints General Manager of Africa

Jun 26, 2024 / United States
The New York-based brand management group ABG has appointed Warren Bowers as General Manager of the Africa region to continue expanding its presence in emerging markets worldwide

US pushes EU to delay implementation of deforestation law

Jun 24, 2024 / United States
The US government has requested the European Commission to delay the implementation of the so-called Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), seven months ahead of schedule

Saucony names new chief marketing officer

Jun 20, 2024 / United States
The athletic footwear brand, owned by the US-based Wolverine Worldwide, has named Joy Allen-Altimare as global chief marketing officer with immediate effect

Slowdown in US footwear price increases

Jun 17, 2024 / United States
US footwear price increases decelerated in May, in line with overall consumer retail prices, according to the latest data from the FDRA. In general, however, they are still rising
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